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Abstract

This study analyzes popular language in the lyrics of “Joss Jiss” by Icha Chellow, focusing on denotative and connotative meanings. It aims to describe the characteristics of popular language and interpret how these meanings construct ambiguity, humor, and local cultural references. The study employs a descriptive qualitative approach using content analysis of words, phrases, clauses, and sentences in the lyrics. Data were collected through repeated listening, transcription, comparison with the audio, note-taking, and classification. The analysis involved identifying forms of popular language, determining denotative and connotative meanings, and interpreting their relationship within the lyrical context. The analysis reveals nonstandard forms, repetition, interjections, interactive expressions, ambiguity, wordplay, humor, and local cultural references. The relationship between denotative and connotative meanings is particularly evident in expressions that initially allow suggestive interpretations before being redirected toward a culinary context. References to foods and regions clarify the referents while introducing local cultural elements. Thus, popular language in “Joss Jiss” demonstrates linguistic creativity through nonstandard forms, context, and cultural references in constructing meaning and humor.

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